Almost Two

Dear Ruby,

Photographing you has become a challenge of monumental proportions. As soon as you spot the camera, you want it. "See more babies!" you shout. "See more Rubies!" And then quick, the camera is put away and we move on to other things.

Last night you really wanted to hold the camera and push buttons. You really, really wanted to. You cried for fifteen minutes straight, the big, hiccupping kind and so earnestly told me what you wanted, and I, just as earnestly and very gently told you that cameras aren't for babies. Let's do something else!

It didn't work, of course. But you did finally let me hold you and rub your back and you let it go. You're almost two and darlin', it shows."Ruby do it!" is something you say all the time. You also say "Hi Baby" to me and Dada all the time. The other morning, you woke up and touched Dada's face and said "Hi, baby. Nice to see you." That's some sweetness right there.

You are turning out to be very good company. One thing we do a lot of is go to the grocery store, the nice one with the scones. We shop for dinner, we buy some scones, and sit outside to snack and people-watch. It's a slow moment in our busy days. This is new, this glimpse into companionship. And it's so so good.

I'm filled with love for you, my little Rubles. Even when you push my buttons.

love,
Mama